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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castalia Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $759 | $2,175 |
| Castalia Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $822 | $2,629 |
| Castalia Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,110 | $2,917 |
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Castalia Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside East priced from $800. Prairie Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Castalia Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Capitol Grove Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castalia Plaza area is the $1.12 price per square foot Palmer Model at Golfview Condos in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,487. The second greatest value Castalia Plaza apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Emory - Altoona starting at $1,696 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castalia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golfview Condos | Palmer | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Emory - Altoona | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Rock Creek Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Broadway Heights | B1 - 60 - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Capitol Grove Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castalia Plaza Apartment is $800 at Parkside East.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castalia Plaza is starting from $825 at Prairie Woods Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap Castalia Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rock Creek Condos and starts from $1,295.
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